Some great statements regarding marijuana impairment and how it metabolizes in a recent article
“Technically, is it possible to measure THC in breath? Yes,” said Barry Sample, a board-certified toxicologist, senior director of science and technology for New Jersey-based Quest Diagnostics and manager of the lab’s employer drug testing division. “There’s been some early work...
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Colorado Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employer’s Drug Policy
The Colorado justices ruled that because marijuana is illegal under federal law, Coats' use of the drug couldn't be considered legal off-duty activity."There is no exception for marijuana use for medicinal purposes, or for marijuana use conducted in accordance with state law," the court wrote. Coats and...
Drug Testing Index Shows Employee Drug Use On The Rise
In recent Wall Street Journal interview we see current drug trends. American workers are increasingly testing positive for illicit drug use across almost all workforce categories and drug test specimen types. Marijuana increased for the second consecutive year in the general U.S. workforce. Marijuana positivity in oral fluid is...
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Proposal for New HHS Rules Could Effect DOT Drug Testing Procedures
Because the Department of Transportation (DOT) must follow the scientific guidelines of the HHS for DOT-regulated drug testing laboratory procedures, participants in the DOT transportation industry drug testing program should be aware of the important issues that HHS is considering. Any final rule issued by the HHS regarding...
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